The People WHO SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGN
Endorsements
David M. Walker
Former U.S. Comptroller General & CEO of Government Accountability Office
I have known Mike Maxsenti for almost 20 years. Mike is a high-energy person of integrity who is dedicated to advancing common-sense solutions to the problems we face. He is committed to making sure that Congress takes steps to improve the future for all Americans.
The Honorable David M. Walker served under three Presidents, and is America’s most trusted fiscal expert in the nation. To learn more about Mr. Walker: MORE >
Hon. Bjian Kian
Former National Chairman of IARC
It is with great pride and full confidence that I endorse Michael Maxsenti for Congress in California’s 47th District. As someone who has dedicated my life to public service and to advocating for the Iranian American community, I have seen firsthand the importance of strong, principled, and accountable leadership. Michael Maxsenti embodies all of these qualities and more. I urge all Republicans and freedom-loving Americans in CA-47 to support Michael Maxsenti in the primary.. He is the leader we need to restore America’s strength, protect our values, and secure a better future for our children
Ann Vandersteel
Host of Steel News & Right Now with Ann Vandersteel & an outspoken constitutionalist.
I don’t hand out endorsements lightly, and I don’t support candidates who play politics while Americans are struggling. That’s why I’m endorsing Michael Maxsenti for Congress in California’s 47th District. For 15 years, Michael has been in the trenches fighting for accountability and common sense, not slogans, not empty promises, but real reform. We don’t need another politician. We need someone who will stand up, push back, and deliver. Michael Maxsenti is that candidate. If you live in California’s 47th District, this is your moment to take your voice back. Stand with Michael.
Foster Gamble
Founder Free to Thrive
As a voluntaryist, I am not a proponent of politics, but while we are living in a political world, I am thrilled when I find someone with the necessary integrity, knowledge base, and ethical framework to make an ideal political leader as we transition away from authority. Michael Maxsenti is such a man, and I encourage support of his campaign to be a U.S. congressional representative from California’s 47th District.
Claude Parrish
Orange County Assessor
Michael Maxsenti brings decades of experience to this race. He is a credit to the community and has the strength of character and connections to the district that the people of Orange County need. His strong support by the Independents and No Party Preference voters also gives him the advantage Republicans need to win this seat back. I fully endorse Michael for this seat, and think he will do the best job of any candidate.
Cary Hyden
CA Top 100 Attorney and Vice Chair of the New Majority
I’m endorsing Michael Maxsenti for Congress running in California’s 47th District. I have known Michael for many years, and I believe in his leadership. If you want someone in Washington DC who will fight for you, vote for Michael.
Debbie Carillo
Orange County MAHA Community Leader
I am proud to endorse Michael Maxsenti for Congress in California’s 47th District. Michael has consistently shown that he places the best interests of our country first. He combines a deep understanding of the root causes of our challenges with practical solutions to address them. His lifelong dedication of time, energy, and resources to service and action demonstrates his unwavering commitment to making a positive difference for our community and our nation.
Lore Flavell
Health Freedom Advocate
It is a privilege to endorse Michael Maxsenti for Congress. As a volunteer in the MAHA movement, I came to know Michael as a leader who inspires others through his actions, not just his words. Michael understands that the well-being of our nation depends on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of each of our citizens. It is this vision, fueled by his profound gratitude and respect for our republic, that makes Michael Maxsenti an ideal representative for the people.
Suzanne Finder
San Diego County MAHA
Lead Grassroots Organizer
I wholeheartedly endorse Michael Maxsenti for Congress in California’s 47th District. Having worked alongside Michael on the RFK Jr. campaign—where he was an outstanding leader in Orange County—I witnessed his extraordinary energy, compassion, knowledge, and unwavering integrity firsthand. Michael embodies the principled leadership we need to restore Constitutionality to our country with common-sense, workable solutions. His dedication to truth and reform makes him the clear choice over career politician Dave Min.
Daniel Schnur
Professor, political cmmunications & leadership at USC, UC-Berkeley & Pepperdine University
I have long admired Michael’s commitment to making things better. Ever since I first met him, he has exuded a passion for issues that will strengthen our communities, our economy, and our families. But I have always been most struck by his determination to improve our political process by taking it away from the career politicians and special interest, and giving it back to the people.
Dr. Sam Richards
Professor, Penn State University
I have known Michael Maxsenti for over a decade, and I have partnered with him on several projects. Whenever I speak with my many thousands of students or podcast listeners about transforming our political system and what needs to happen to strengthen our TRUE democratic procedures, it is always Michael’s words and actions that resonate in my mind. Michael is a voice for reason and democratic participation, not only for citizens in Southern California, but for citizens across the nation. I STRONGLY endorse him.
Mike Todaro
Forward Party of California
Michael Maxsenti has the character, commitment, and dedication to serving citizens over special interests that our broken political system desperately needs. Having worked alongside him for years in the reform movement, I’ve seen this dedication firsthand. While we don’t agree on every policy position, integrity matters more than ideology. Michael has earned my personal endorsement because he represents the principled, solutions-oriented leadership our democracy deserves.
Dr. James Rex
Former South Carolina State Superintendent of Education
I am endorsing Michael Maxsenti for the Congressional Seat for the 47th District of California because I believe he is ideally and uniquely qualified to serve California and America at this time in our history. Michael has the combination of conservative values, critical thought, and pragmatic independence that is required to effectively lead and serve during this challenging time. His business experience and his ability to both understand and address the affordability challenges we face, will enable him to make a positive difference in the critical years ahead. I urge the voters of the 47th District to support Michael Maxsenti’s candidacy for the U. S. Congress!
Nancy Vogl
CIREA Consulting, Forward Party of California Activist
I’m an Independent voter because representational, not party, governance is a value to me, especially now. It takes guts to enter the public sphere to stand for integrity, yet it inspires others to do the same. I love Mike’s foundation of transparency and trust because it will motivate others to wrestle with the intractable issues vexing us in today’s American life – the current vitriolic arguing/defending are delaying us from finding the solutions we so desperately need. Mike Maxsenti has spent a lifetime preparing for just this moment, and he’ll return confidence in leadership that works FOR us, and WITH us, for a future worth living in. I’m with Mike!
Rick Chen
Forward Party of California
I’m endorsing Michael because while he and I don’t agree on everything, I can say with confidence that he is running for Congress for the right reasons, and that is to serve the American people. I make this statement as a general skeptic, political independent, and discontent Millennial. Given today’s toxic and hyper-partisan political environment, I entrust Michael with the difficult but necessary challenge of bringing balance, goodwill, independence, discernment, and good governance to our political system.
James P. Gray
Judge (ret.) Superior Court of Orange County, 2012 Libertarian Candidate for Vice President
In today’s world, we genuinely need public leaders who will speak to us directly and honestly about the issues we are facing — regardless of our various individual political beliefs. And I believe that Michael Maxsenti is exactly the person that we need. Hence, I am fully endorsing his campaign for Congress! He has the background, the understanding, and the caring effectively, to fill this important position. So I strongly recommend that all voters in the 47th District support and vote for Michael Maxsenti.
T.J. O’Hara
Former Presidential candidate and host of O’Hara’s INSIGHT
I have never endorsed a candidate before, but Michael Maxsenti has earned an “exception.” He offers a blend of political and business experience that can give
CA-47 something it desperately needs: a thoughtful, honest, and informed vote in Congress. In the 14 years I’ve known him, he has always remained faithful to his principles and built consensus when necessary to serve the best interests of the people. He is exactly the type of representative California and our country needs.
Clive Pinder
Radio Host, Columnist & recovering
elected representative
I didn’t get into politics to be another sheep in the two-party flock. I usually back independents who have the guts to think for themselves and put people before party. Michael is my exception. He has the fire to take on the establishment, the business sense to cut through the nonsense, and the backbone to turn talk into action. If voting the same way and expecting change is insanity, then backing Michael is the only cure. If you want something different, then stop voting the same. Back Michael.
Victoria Staten
Former Asst. State Chair
United We Stand America
As a leader in the United Independent Movement, I am honored to offer my full endorsement of Mike Maxenti’s campaign for the United States Congress. Over the time I have known him, I have found him to be a man of unwavering integrity, steady judgment, and genuine commitment to upholding the rule of law, honoring our freedoms, and protecting our democracy.
What sets Mike apart is not only his professionalism but the character behind it. He treats others with respect, even when they disagree. He approaches challenges with level-headed resolve and a sincere desire to find practical, principled solutions. He is a strong voice of reason, guided by wisdom and common sense. In both his personal and professional life, he has demonstrated honesty, humility, and an exceptional work ethic—qualities that are indispensable in public service.
Our communities deserve leaders who put people over politics and service over self-interest. Mike is that kind of leader. He understands his neighbors’ real-life concerns, and he has shown time and again that he is willing to work tirelessly to improve the lives of those around him. I have great confidence that Mike will bring the same integrity, compassion, and dedication to Congress that he has shown throughout his life. I strongly encourage voters to support him in this election.
Zach Halprin
Common Sense and Forward Party
I am proud to endorse Michael Maxsenti for Congress in California’s 47th District. Michael has consistently shown that he places the best interests of our country first. He combines a deep understanding of the root causes of our challenges with practical solutions to address them. His lifelong dedication of time, energy, and resources to service and action demonstrates his unwavering commitment to making a positive difference for our community and our nation.
Joe Cook
Founder Common Sense 250
Michael Maxsenti is the best choice for healthy political change. For three years, I have watched his dedicated efforts to bring common sense back to the public square. He understands how our economic and political systems are rigged to serve corporate power while leaving citizens behind. He listens, he studies, he builds relationships, and he takes decisive action. Every decision behind his efforts to improve the common good stems from a deep place of moral character–honest, fair, committed, compassionate, and always well-informed. He embodies true public service. He believes in the power of ordinary citizens to renew the American Dream. Michael has my full endorsement to represent California’s 47th District in Congress.